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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 423.60 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 423.60 and 301.80 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 423.60 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/423.60 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 423.60 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 127,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,842.48/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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